Abia Modular Refinery To Commence Operation In 2025

The Abia State Commissioner for Information and Culture, Mr. Okey Kanu has disclosed that the modular refinery at the Abia Industrial Innovation Park (AIIP) is scheduled to swing into full operation by the year 2025.

He stated this on Tuesday during a press conference on the outcome of the State Executive Council meeting held at the Government House in Umuahia.

A modular refinery is a simplified refinery requiring significantly less capital investment than traditional full-scale refinery facilities. The initial process, or Crude Distillation Unit (CDU) allows for simple distillation of crude oil into low octane naphtha, diesel, kerosene and residual fuel oil.

The commissioner hinted that the refinery would be the inaugural major project at the park, and is expected to be fully operational by 2025.

He further revealed that the refinery is targeted to generate 2,000 direct job opportunities and numerous indirect employment opportunities, benefiting the youth population of Abia.

“The project will help to provide refined products for the people of Abia as well as increase our revenue base as a state.”

“So, it is a project that is very important to this government and every effort is being put in place to ensure that the date is met.

“The state government is also ready to reap from the petroleum and mineral endowments in the state.

Kanu mentioned that there has been substantial interest from investors looking to establish their ventures in Abia, particularly in the petroleum sector” The commissioner said.

Kanu is optimistic that the development will significantly contribute to the ongoing efforts aimed at creating employment opportunities for the youth.

Source: Nairametrics

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